| Welcome to Camp Sinoquipe Online Location Camp Sinoquipe is a beautiful 500 acre forested mountain facility with a 10 acre lake located in the rural area two miles from the village of Fort Littleton, Pennsylvania located in Fulton County. We are 120 miles from Baltimore, 115 miles from DC, and 65 miles from Harrisburg Overview During the summer for seven weeks, this camp hosts Scout Troops for an entire week. Most Troops are from the Mason-Dixon Council, but some come from other Boy Scout Councils. There are 12 campsites, each with running water, washstand and a latrine. Campsites vary is size accommodating 16 to 60 campers. Each campsite is equipped with platforms, a tent for every two campers, and a bunk and mattress for each camper. The total number of Scouts attending camp each week has been limited to 175 so that each Scout can benefit more from the smaller class size. It would be wise to register soon as slots fill quickly. Support Camp Sinoquipe is supported by Guneukitschik Lodge #317, Order of the Arrow. The Lodge has work weekends yearly and does much of the preparation necessary to prepare camp for each season. Camp Sinoquipe is owned and operated by the Mason-Dixon Boy Scout Council located in Hagerstown, MD. Camp Sinoquipe Short-Term Camping - Cabin and open campsite rentals are available at Camp Sinoquipe on a weekend basis year-round except during Summer Camp season. Rental period for the weekend is from Friday to Sunday, with departure being before 4:00 p.m. There are four cabins at Sinoquipe with different sleeping capacities:
- Altenderfer - 20
- Wells Valley - 30
- Wherrett - 30
- Kerstein Lodge - 20
- All cabins are equipped with electricity, cots, mattresses, stove, outside latrine and tables and benches. Please note that 2 leaders are required at all times for short-term camping. Additional facilities such as waterfront, canoes, dining hall, etc. are also available; however, additional fees and guidelines may apply. A Short-term Camping Application and appropriate fees need to be received at the Scout Service Center in order to secure a reservation. Please contact the Scout Service Center for additional information.
| | Camp Sinoquipe Summer Camp First Year Camper Program Sinoquipe also prides itself in having an OUTSTANDING first year camper program. Merit Badge Programs Sinoquipe has a beautiful lake offering swimming, canoeing, and BSA kayaking. Camp also provides courses in first aid, emergency preparedness, pioneering, cooking, scoutcraft, handicraft, public speaking, plumbing, archery, rifle & shotgun shooting, ecology and horsemanship (and numerous others!) All areas teach merit badges during the day. Advanced Activities  Camp Sinoquipe offers more than JUST merit badges! Scouts who come here are always doing something that challenges them mentally and physically.
Sinoquipe offers both a high and low COPE (Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience) course, as well as a climbing and rappelling tower. Qualified Scouts can train for Lifeguard, BSA or attain the BSA Mile Swim. Eagle Week The last week of camp offers many Eagle-required merit badges. Most Scouts attend as provisional campers, but Troops can also attend if desired. Eagle Week 2010
Trail to Eagle July 25 - July 30, 2010
Other Activities Camp wide competitions like the Aquabash, Volleyball, and many others are also offered. Camp has a well stocked Trading Post for all those "camp essentials". 
Every Friday night, the parents are invited to come to camp and watch the show. A grand performance by The Potamac Dancers, Venturing Crew 2, Hagerstown, MD is the main part of the show. They give a great display of Native American Dancing in beautiful outfits made by the dancers themselves. Order of the Arrow (OA) call outs are also conducted at this campfire program.
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Directions to Camp Sinoquipe 2010 Camp Sinoquipe Leaders Guide - Available Early January, 2010 Camp Sinoquipe 2010 Reservation Form Out of Council Camp Sinoquipe 2010 Reservation Form In-Council |
